COMMUNITY ASSET MAPPING DATASET 4th Community Asset Mapping Meeting Eastern Neighborhoods – Norview Community Center Saturday, 2/27, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
This summary provides a compilation of answers to the following question: What are the most important assets in your neighborhood and in the city as a whole that make your community strong and a great place to live? Please name at least three top priorities. By assets we mean: a. Places b. People c. Events d. Things Residents Count: 30
Places [208 data points]
Interaction with Natural Elements [33 data points] Community parks and gardens, particularly the Norfolk Botanical Garden and the Norfolk ZOO, were identified as major assets.
DATA:
City and Neighborhood Parks (33)
Norfolk Zoo (9) – elephant/butterfly public art at entrance
Town Point Park (4)
Norfolk Botanical Gardens (9)
Stockley Gardens (2)
Farmers Market (2) – green hill farms sections in Norview, aesthetics
Parks and Greenspace (7) – Streetscapes, historical trees
Interaction with Water [11 data points] The water and its interactions along the beaches was considered one of the greatest assets.
DATA:
Waterways (1)
Deep water Ports (1)
Waterfront (10)
Beaches (5) – 7 miles of Beach in Ocean View
Water (5) – greatest asset, change minds from water/bridges separate us to connect us, biggest economic asset and challenge
Neighborhoods [34 data points] Norview and the many different activities it provides is a major asset. Downtown was also recognized as a valued asset.
DATA:
Downtown (6) – Waterside Street, walkability, revival
Arts/NEON District (1)
Freemason (1)
Ghent (2) – restaurants
West Ghent (2) – community feel, entertainment, restaurants, historic and walkability
Norview (7) – 5 points, multiple services, food, laundry, car service, shops, gathering spots
Roland Park (1) – Neighbors looking out for neighborhoods, low crime rate
Sherwood Forest (1) – school, rebuilding, rec center, voting center, open green space
Meadowbrook Woods (1) – Best Location
Coleman Place (1)
Coronado (1)
Inglenook (1)
Wards Corner (1) - improvements Chesapeake Gardens (1) – friendly elderly neighbors, great foundation
Larchmont (1) – Restaurants
Janaf Business District (2)
Military Circle (1)
Fort Norfolk (2) – will connect downtown w/ Ghent by creating an urban and economic corridor connected by light rail. Redeveloping this area connects downtown, hospitals, Ghent etc.
Shore Drive and East Creek Road (1) – has potential and value to improve
Civic Engagement Places [130 data points] A variety of restaurants and shopping options were identified as key assets. Residents also valued city services, the universities, Performance Arts and Sporting Venues.
DATA:
Performance Arts and Sporting Venues (18)
SCOPE Arena (1)
Chrysler Hall (1)
Harbor Park (2)
Attucks Theater (3)
Harrison Opera House (5)
Wells Theater (1)
NARO Cinema (3)
Cinemark Theater (2) - Military Circle Mall
Universities and Medical Schools (18)
Norfolk State University (8) – food dessert around school, motivational speakers, job fairs, friendly people
Old Dominion University (5) – concerts and sports football basketball, brings community together
Tidewater Community College (2)
Virginia Wesleyan College (1)
Eastern Virginia Medical School (2) Norfolk City Services (20)
City Hall (2) – access, DMV Express
Recreation Health Centers/Community centers (5)
Recreation Centers (3) – develop more programs
Norview Rec Center (1)
Huntersville Rec Center (1)
Schools (8)
Norfolk Public Schools (5) – best 2005, green spaces, recreation centers attached to schools, creates healthy environment for students and residents
Granby High School (1)
Granby Elementary School (1)
James Monroe Leadership School (1)
Libraries (5) -
Library (2)
Slover Library (1)
Blyden Branch Library (2)
Industry (56)
Hospitals (3)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (2)
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter (1)
Shopping Centers and Restaurants (40)
Luna Maya (1)
Restaurants and shops (7) - Outdoor cafes, consignment shops, independent not chains, good food culture
Macarthur Mall (4)
Sam’s Club (1)
Doumar’s (2) - Ice cream Waffle cone machine is historical
Southern Shopping Center (1) – up and coming
The Banque (2) – country western bar, dancing 5 Point Pizzeria (1)
Golden Corral (1)
IHOP (1)
Aberdeen Barn (1)
Olive Garden (1)
Carrabba’s (1)
Baker’s Crust (1)
K & W Cafeteria (4)
A.W. Shucks (1)
Applebee’s (1)
Rudy Tuesdays (1)
#1 China Restaurant (1)
Franco’s Restaurants (1)
D’EGG (1)
Handsome Biscuit (1)
African Hair Braiding Shops (1)
Laundry Mats (1)
Military Bases (3)
Naval Station Norfolk (3)
Norfolk International Airport (5) – easy access, in and out, needs transit to airport, jobs, convenient
Bauer Compressors (2)
Industrial Parks (3) – increase traffic to local businesses
Museums and Memorials (7)
Chrysler Museum (3)
The Hermitage Museum (1)
Museums (1)
Armed Forces Memorial (1) - War Memorial Letters
MLK Monument (1) Churches (2) –
Churches (1)
Gethsemane Fellowship Church (1)
Hope House (1)
Stanhope House (2)
KROC Center (1)
Focus Center (3)
Policy Citizens Academy (1)
FBI Citizens Academy (1)
EVENTS [49 data points]
The many different festivals were identified as major assets. The Participants also valued local neighborhood events. DATA:
Festivals (26)
Festivals in general (3)
Parades (2)
Virginia Arts Festival (2)
NATO Events (1)
Wine Festival (3)
Harbor Fest (5)
Jazz Festival (1)
Bayou Bogalou (1)
July 4th Festival (1)
Fleet Fest (1)
Azalea Festival (2) – return to former status, mark of spring
Grand Illumination (1)
Afr’am Festival (2) Neptune Festival (1)
Neighborhood Gatherings and Events (17)
Garden of Lights (3) - @ Botanical Garden
Better Block (1)
Huntersville Clean Up (2)
Stockley Garden Art Show (3)
St Patricks’ Day Parade (2)
Ocean View Art Show (1)
Ocean View Music in the Park (1)
Norfolk Naval Base 2017 Bicentennial (1)
Community Yard Sale (2) – twice a year, brings people together
House Tours (1)
Sporting Events (6)
Local Baseball games (3) – TIDES Baseball
ODU Football games (1)
Sporting events (1)
Oyster Bowl (1) – bring it back
PEOPLE/ORGANIZATIONS [76 data points]
The many different civic leagues that are active within the community were recognized as major assets. The civic league members valued interaction with different city leaders and departments. DATA:
Local political Leadership (3) – city administrators, Public Works
Norfolk Police (2)
Public safety personnel (1) – first responders
CERT program (1)
Master Gardeners (2) Service Organizations (1)
Good Neighbors (2)
Individuals and peers (1)
Keep Norfolk Beautiful (1) -
Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues (15) – 130 subdivisions of diverse people, places, things and talents
Civic Leagues (8) -
Norview Civic League (3) - Mr and Mrs Hoots
Estabrook Civic League (3)
Larrymore Lawn Civic League (1)
Neighborhood Development specialists (1) – better block movement
Norfolk CARES staff (3)
Mike Robinson (1) – Tidewater Strides
Chuck Davis (1) – Neighborhood Watch
Randy (3) – Tanner creek civic league president, keeps the neighborhood clean, lookout for the neighborhood and residents
Carlos Ramos (1)
Principles/Teachers (1)
Pastors (1)
Spanish Community Outreach (1)
Josh Loney (1) – Small business owner
Small Business owners (2) – Annette, Gil, Penny and Betty
Bee Keeping Club (2)
Weather Forecasters and Public Alerts (1)
Brittney Bailey (2) – Huntersville Director
Glenda (1)
Tracy Clark (1)
Fred Gallup (1) – retired from Norfolk Southern
Carolyn Foca (1)
Garnzie West (1) Ghent Business Association (1)
Archie Van Vane (1) – focus center staff member
Brian Bean (1) – focus center staff member
Sorority and fraternities (2) – giving back to the community, adopt a street
Neighborhood Watch (1)
Philip Thomlinson (1) – uses Only VA products
Bryan Johnson (2) – Great community resource officer
Senator Kenny Alexander (1)
Delegate Daun Sessoms Hester (1)
Doctor Cannon (1) – deceased, great educator
Lois Guy (1) – deceased, Statesman inspired next generation
Ray Taylor (1) - deceased, Statesman inspired next generation
Zack Miller (1) - next generation of community leaders
Drew Unqfaski (1) - next generation of community leaders
Will Christopher (1) - next generation of community leaders
Jesse Scaccia (1) - next generation of community leaders
Business Associations (2) - able to expand current association or develop one with help from current ones
Rehabilitative Services Inc. (1)
Things [51 data points]
The Tide light rail and public transportation were identified as very important assets. The participants also valued diversity, biking opportunities, walkability and historical monuments such as the USS Wisconsin. DATA:
Biking and Walkability (4)
TIDE Light Rail/public transportation (8) – city recognizes demo shift that you people appreciate transit options Amtrak Station (1) - potential to go further in the future
Diversity (6) – ethnic, people, areas
History of the City and Communities (2)
Naval and Military Bases (2) – evokes an sense of pride
Potential economic growth (2) – Small business/entrepreneurs
Health Services (2) – without leaving the city, hospitals on both side of city and a medical school
Connectivity (2)
Civic Engagement and Involvement (1) – Asset based community development
Aesthetics (1)
Culture and City pride (2) – “Like a Community”, close community from NPS to Universities
Mermaids (2)
USS Wisconsin (4)
Lion Paw Prints (1) – Throughout ODU there are Pained Paw prints
Waterside statues (1)
Dr. Statue in Huntersville (1)
Ferry to Portsmouth (1)
New Construction (1) – infill hosing blending well
Human Capital (2) – people in our community, next generation of talent
Elizabeth River Trails (1)
Regionalism (2) – Norfolk should lead by example, has potential to do so,
Urbanization (1)
Higher Education (1)